How to change the font size of the programs running in JBed?

[neverhoodboy]

I am trying to run some Java programs using JBed. But the font size of the programs is way too small on Diamond's VGA screen. Is it possible to change it to some larger font size?

[neverhoodboy]

I am trying to run some Java programs using JBed. But the font size of the programs is way too small on Diamond's VGA screen. Is it possible to change it to some larger font size?

Anyone knows how to do this?

[the-equinoxe]

small fonts is a common problem with jbed apps on the diamond.

Sadly I haven't seen a solution for that, hopefully someone knows a solution.


Regards,

EquinoXe

[arix]

I m amateur Java programer , I wrote some Java application (In fact took open source and changed things)
I changed all the fonts in the code to Font.SIZE_LARGE , but still they are too small , specially when graphics display (it's ok when only clear text)
There are some complicate way to bypass the problem for example drawing text ...
meanwhile seems like Java MIDP is not ready for VGA...

[Martinhdk]

Hi

Suggestions:

1)

Use this JBED version and see if it helps. It could use some more hacking to improve all font sizes supported by it - but its better than nothing. BTW its one of the older JBEDs hacked to support VGA...

2)

Use JBLEND.

Improve it by editing:

HKCU\Software\Jblend\VM_Font_Size0
HKCU\Software\Jblend\VM_Font_Size1
HKCU\Software\Jblend\VM_Font_Size2

to bigger numbers like 28 - 30 and 32 - you then get BIG fonts.

And for fullscreen;

Edit: Full_Screen_Mode from 0 to 1. (Only works as long as you stay in the program - but not when returning from for example a phone call)

[neverhoodboy]

Hi

Suggestions:

1)

Use this JBED version and see if it helps. It could use some more hacking to improve all font sizes supported by it - but its better than nothing. BTW its one of the older JBEDs hacked to support VGA...

2)

Use JBLEND.

Improve it by editing:

HKCU\Software\Jblend\VM_Font_Size0
HKCU\Software\Jblend\VM_Font_Size1
HKCU\Software\Jblend\VM_Font_Size2

to bigger numbers like 28 - 30 and 32 - you then get BIG fonts.

And for fullscreen;

Edit: Full_Screen_Mode from 0 to 1. (Only works as long as you stay in the program - but not when returning from for example a phone call)

Thanks a lot for your information! I installed the JBlend that comes with your attachment, but the problem is, the same application that can be successfully installed in JBed failed to be installed in JBlend. JBlend reports "errorno=910, application authentication failure". How to resolve this problem?

[the-equinoxe]

Thanks Martinhdk,

To bad it means I have to switch to jblend instead of using the embedded Jbed.
But it is a good solution.

Thanks for the tips!

[Martinhdk]

Yup - go for JBLEND for now. I hope we get a good JBED for VGA one day but the JBLEND is also quite cool because its easy to tweak.

Just a shame that it only supports some degree of full screen.

[TDO]

The real solution for all the problems would be a Java VM with pixel duplication.

But unfortunately such a VM does not exist.

TDO

[jamesd256]

Anyone had any luck running games with the attached version of JBlend?

[trueg]

The following registry settings control the font sizes for apps running in JBed.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apps\Esmertec Java\Device Info\Java Font]
"Size Large"="26"
"Size Medium"="20"
"Size Small"="16"

You may need to create the Device Info & Java Font keys since they are not created by default. I know they change the font with JBed 20080912_5_1, not sure about older versions.

[trueg]

Since I was at it, I tested these registry settings against Jbed 20080418_2_1 and they do not make a difference. They may only effect 20080912_5_1, which makes sense because the default fonts in 20080912_5_1 are larger than any previous build I have seen. See attached screen shots to compare Extra Large in 20080418 vs Extra Large in 20080912.

Note: these are on a 320x240 screen, but they give you an idea of the difference.

[trueg]

Just to round out my triple play, when using Jbed 20080912_5_1, you need to enter the following font values to restore the familiar font sizes used in previous releases (ideal for QVGA), otherwise you get the giant fonts (ideal for VGA) as posted above....

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apps\Esmertec Java\Device Info\Java Font]
"Size Large"="16"
"Size Medium"="14"
"Size Small"="11"

Opera Mini note:
If you are attempting to customize the font based on how Opera Mini looks, take note of the following....
Under Menu\Tools\Settings\Font size:
Extra large = "Size Large"
Large = "Size Medium"
Medium = "Size Small"
Small = can not be change using the above registry settings.

[banesi]

so is this Jbed 20080912_5_1 version downloadable from somewhere, I've searched google but interesting enough it finds only a couple of pages, mostly russian forums...?

[trueg]

so is this Jbed 20080912_5_1 version downloadable from somewhere, I've searched google but interesting enough it finds only a couple of pages, mostly russian forums...?

This is the version of JBed included in the most recent AT&T Fuze ROM (HTC Raphael). I've attached it here for your convenience. :D

I removed the AT&T crap. The default font sizes are ideal for VGA screens (I had to change them for my lowly QVGA ELFin). This is the OEM Package for cooking. The only new files are jbed.exe & ieplugin.dll, so feel free to just copy them over to your device if you don't cook.

[banesi]

I've just merged folders, placed it in my Internal Storage and installed Gmail and Opera mini, it works perfectly! Thank you trueg!

[trueg]

No worries. How do the fonts look on your VGA screen?

[banesi]

just perfect, I wouldn't touch anything, even slightly lowered my font size settings in mini opera to "large", font size in Gmail is slightly smaller but better than anything I saw by now on Diamond ;)

[Martinhdk]

This is really good news as JBLEND is not as good as JBED in my opinion.

Let the play begin and thank you guys.

[trueg]

just perfect, I wouldn't touch anything, even slightly lowered my font size settings in mini opera to "large", font size in Gmail is slightly smaller but better than anything I saw by now on Diamond ;)

Most programs (Gmail included) use the "Size Small"="16" value. If you up the value it would increase the font size accordingly.

[trueg]

This is really good news as JBLEND is not as good as JBED in my opinion.

Let the play begin and thank you guys.

I agree.

Also I apologize for barging in on the Diamond forum (I'm just a lowly ELFin owner). When I first installed this new build and had the larger fonts I did a search for jbed font sizes and ended up here. I really just wanted the font sizes used in older builds (which I had to find the hard way - trial & error), but I'm glad I was able to hook you guys up with the new build that allows font size changes.

[Martinhdk]

Can you make a cab for us?

[trueg]

Alright folks, by popular request here is the cab version of the previously posted OEM. This cab is for VGA devices.

note: this is untested, so use at your own risk!

[frederikk]

This is the version of JBed included in the most recent AT&T Fuze ROM (HTC Raphael). I've attached it here for your convenience. :D

I removed the AT&T crap. The default font sizes are ideal for VGA screens (I had to change them for my lowly QVGA ELFin). This is the OEM Package for cooking. The only new files are jbed.exe & ieplugin.dll, so feel free to just copy them over to your device if you don't cook.

Hi,
on a diamond, i replaced the jbed.exe and ieplugin.dll file, but now it doesn't launch. Is there something else to do ?

Ciao
Fred

[arix]

I used the attached cab above (Esmertec JBed 20080912_5_1 VGA cab) and it's working great , the fonts
are much better !!!
Just had to uninstall and re install the Java application I had.
great 10x !

[trueg]

Hi,
on a diamond, i replaced the jbed.exe and ieplugin.dll file, but now it doesn't launch. Is there something else to do ?

Ciao
Fred

hmmm, well assuming you had jbed previously installed, you may need to add this to your registry....

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\MASD]
"JbedJava_5_1"="0_0_20080912_5_1"


otherwise you could try the cab I uploaded to see if that fixes it for you.

[Martinhdk]

this is perfect. Well done.

Only one strange issue. Now m.netvibes.com does not work anymore, but it does when using JBLEND..

Very strange

[trueg]

this is perfect. Well done.

Only one strange issue. Now m.netvibes.com does not work anymore, but it does when using JBLEND..

Very strange

Do you mean after you log in? I had no problem with the login page.

[frederikk]

Ok. Jbed works good... but i have lost the security question bypass and the opera mini link :( But the fonts are better !!!!

Ciao
Fred

Edit : ok i modified the link to the good "s-number" and modified the selector.utf with the method described here several times. Everything is perfect now !!!! A solution is finally available for the VGA owners and opera mini !

[mowrer98]

So I loaded Jbed CAB to get the font sizes larger in Opera Mini, but they didn't change. I'm not sure what other settings I need to do to get the font options larger. They look right in the registry.

Help,
Thanks.
George

[frederikk]

i didn't change anything in the registry.

Just installed jbed old one.
replaced the files with the new one.
Add the trick in the registry for jbed to be present with this new version
And installed opera mini 4.2.

Then i've even chosen the large and not extra large fonts !
Now it's a pleasure to surf with the diamond !

Ciao
Fred

[Martinhdk]

Do you mean after you log in? I had no problem with the login page.

Yup - its strange that the mobile version does not show. Only normal view.

Might be rom? but have never seen this before.

Are you running mobile version of netvibes?

[trueg]

Yup - its strange that the mobile version does not show. Only normal view.

Might be rom? but have never seen this before.

Are you running mobile version of netvibes?

No, I've never heard of it, but the login page worked fine. Couldn't say why it didn't work. This JBed came from a Raphael, so you could check those forums to see if anyone has the same problem.

[Martinhdk]

Found why it did not work.

I was using the UNSIGNED version of OPMINI - must be the signed version.

Another issue; Have tried to dl files from XDA, but everytime the have a size of only 37 kb.

Has anyone else seen this?

[onesolo]

Alright folks, by popular request here is the cab version of the previously posted OEM. This cab is for VGA devices.

note: this is untested, so use at your own risk!
Thkx man, you rock!!!

Final 4.2 opera mini in VGA on my touch hd is beautiful !!!
This is why I always want to have the latest version of the software on my phone...

[Menneisyys]

Alright folks, by popular request here is the cab version of the previously posted OEM. This cab is for VGA devices.

note: this is untested, so use at your own risk!

Great work! BTW, next time you create such revolutionary stuff, make sure you also post a new thread on it in a non-device-specific forum (for example, General - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=256 ) so that non-Diamond users also get notified of it. (For example, it was only yesterday that I got notified of it.)

Jbed's inability to support large fonts on VGA devices have always been a big problem; I've also dedicated some articles to the problem.

[trueg]

Great work! BTW, next time you create such revolutionary stuff, make sure you also post a new thread on it in a non-device-specific forum (for example, General - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=256 ) so that non-Diamond users also get notified of it. (For example, it was only yesterday that I got notified of it.)

Jbed's inability to support large fonts on VGA devices have always been a big problem; I've also dedicated some articles to the problem.

Gotcha, although all I did was made a cab from software that had been posted for weeks (AT&T Fuze ROM), I didn't think it was anything revolutionary. Actually, at the time I didn't even have a Fuze. I only dumped the ROM to see if there was anything useful for my ELFin. I loaded the new JBed up but found the fonts way too big. I did a search on how to make set them back to normal and came across this thead.

Should I make a new thread for the two cabs (QVGA & VGA) or have they been up on XDA long enough for everyone to find them?

[johnstown]

I used the attached cab above (Esmertec JBed 20080912_5_1 VGA cab) and it's working great , the fonts
are much better !!!
Just had to uninstall and re install the Java application I had.
great 10x !
Can you install this Jbed to SD card or does it have to go in main Memory?

[fbifbi]

Guys,

I'm having issue with the premissions.

I installed Jbed 20080912.5.1 VGA hacked version from here.

I patched selector.utf and yet JBED still asks for connection premissions... To make matters worse my version doesn't have policy.utf file which I could edit...

Anyone has any idea?

[onesolo]

Guys,

I'm having issue with the premissions.

I installed Jbed 20080912.5.1 VGA hacked version from here.

I patched selector.utf and yet JBED still asks for connection premissions... To make matters worse my version doesn't have policy.utf file which I could edit...

Anyone has any idea?
If you use certified java apps, it only asks for permissions one time...

[arix]

Can you install this Jbed to SD card or does it have to go in main Memory?
I think it has to go in main memory...

[Aqrab]

Can you install this Jbed to SD card or does it have to go in main Memory?


NEW version of Esmertec Jbed 20081203.2.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407667

there is many version of Jbed you can install to internal storage

[quicksite]

Just to round out my triple play, when using Jbed 20080912_5_1, you need to enter the following font values to restore the familiar font sizes used in previous releases (ideal for QVGA), otherwise you get the giant fonts (ideal for VGA) as posted above....

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apps\Esmertec Java\Device Info\Java Font]
"Size Large"="16"
"Size Medium"="14"
"Size Small"="11"Opera Mini note:
If you are attempting to customize the font based on how Opera Mini looks, take note of the following....
Under Menu\Tools\Settings\Font size:

Extra large = "Size Large"
Large = "Size Medium"
Medium = "Size Small"
Small = can not be change using the above registry settings.

Hi, I read over 20 threads tonight re font size adjusting in jbed for use in Opera Mini, and this is the first mention I have seen of this. This seems to me to be critically important for people achieving their readability issues.

My take-away is that one sets the 3 registry sizes thru experimentation, but in the settings area in Opera Mini, one should totally disregard "Small" (or think of it as "tiny"), and be sure to set your registry MEDIUM value to be what will appear to be a readable "small size" inside the browser.

This, seems to me, is enormously impt, and had I seen this first, I'd have stopped reading 20 more threads that had not discovered this. p.s., first person I saw who mentioned anything about registry settings was: trueg , here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2963516&postcount=11

thank you... i hope it works on my t-mobile wing, as using this jbed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=455655

[quicksite]

first person I saw who mentioned anything about registry settings was: trueg

ha, hah... same person! ... I was so immersed in threads I missed that! thanks again.

[trueg]

no worries quicksite, it's all good. We are all here to help each other. :)

[VelikiMeshtar]

i still didn't manage to find solution for extr tiny font for text input on WVGA display. Rendered pages wiith opera mini looks great, but text input is almost imposible!

[trueg]

VelikiMeshtar, what version of JBed are you using? This is what text input looks like in Opera Mini on my HTC Touch Pro (VGA)....

[VelikiMeshtar]

VelikiMeshtar, what version of JBed are you using? This is what text input looks like in Opera Mini on my HTC Touch Pro (VGA)....

it's JBed20081203.2.1
But my problem is that before i start using JBet size of input text was normal like on your capture. But after i installed jbed fonts are so small it's impossible to see anything. and i'm using wvga display on SE xperia.

[trueg]

My JBed fonts are currently set to the following...

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apps\Esmertec Java\Device Info\Java Font]
"Size Large"="26"
"Size Medium"="20"
"Size Small"="16"

I think these are the perfect size for a VGA screen. I would think these would also look good on a WVGA screen as well.

Note that I'm still using 20080912.5.1

[VelikiMeshtar]

My JBed fonts are currently set to the following...

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apps\Esmertec Java\Device Info\Java Font]
"Size Large"="26"
"Size Medium"="20"
"Size Small"="16"

I think these are the perfect size for a VGA screen. I would think these would also look good on a WVGA screen as well.

Note that I'm still using 20080912.5.1

It's not problem i those fonts they work just fine ... but it's problem with text input font size. Same problem has djkasimic but noone answerd his post
what about to change the font size at text input???
it´s still very small and tiny.

[VelikiMeshtar]

My Opera Mini Input text display looks more like this... and i can do a thing with it?

http://i40.tinypic.com/2uxwpsg.jpg

[trueg]

Well I can't say that I have ever come across that problem. Do you want to try this new version?

I had a problem uploading them as cabs, so they are zipped up.

[VelikiMeshtar]

Well I can't say that I have ever come across that problem. Do you want to try this new version?

I had a problem uploading them as cabs, so they are zipped up.

THX...
Only problem now is that I lost my signature version of Opera Mini!!! It's unsigned again.

[trueg]

Just make sure you download the signed version.

Go to mini.opera.com
click 'if this version fails to install or you would like to install a previous version, please click here'
then choose which ever signed version you want (I usually get 'International, Multiple certificates') - don't be fooled by link description, it's still version 4.2


trueg

[johnstown]

Well I can't say that I have ever come across that problem. Do you want to try this new version?

I had a problem uploading them as cabs, so they are zipped up.



Ok, so I have JBED already installed into cooked ROM (Im currently using RRE 5.5). Can anyone give me some insight as to what happens to install another JBED, for instance the latest JBEDs that Trueg uploaded.

What happens to the current JBED and all of my java apps that I installed? etc.

Thanks in advance.

[Loda]

Hi everybody,

First, I want to say that I'm new to winMo dev world and I want to thanks the community as I found some interesting article/link on this forum.
It's rare to found good technical forum these days...

Currently, I'm trying to change the default font size of my Diamond which use Esmertec Jbed 20080610.2.1.

With a simple canvas java prog, I found the height of the font to be 13,17,19. ( which is much too small for me ).

Because, I do not wish to change the JVM, I tried to solve the problem with the .reg I found on this thread
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Apps\Esmertec Java\Device Info\Java Font]
"Size Large"="26"
"Size Medium"="20"
"Size Small"="16"


This proves to have no effect on my device.

I proceed as this:
# I add the .reg (using CeRegistryEditor)
# I did a soft reset (holding down the power button)
# start the device, run my test app
-> the font size was still 13,17,19


Can anybody confirm that this trick is working (or not ) on my version?
Did I did something wrong?

I spend all the day of yesterday making test and looking for other solution, I'm kind of getting crazy with this. Any help will be appreciated.

Loda

[trueg]

Hi everybody,

First, I want to say that I'm new to winMo dev world and I want to thanks the community as I found some interesting article/link on this forum.
It's rare to found good technical forum these days...

Currently, I'm trying to change the default font size of my Diamond which use Esmertec Jbed 20080610.2.1.

With a simple canvas java prog, I found the height of the font to be 13,17,19. ( which is much too small for me ).

Because, I do not wish to change the JVM, I tried to solve the problem with the .reg I found on this thread
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Apps\Esmertec Java\Device Info\Java Font]
"Size Large"="26"
"Size Medium"="20"
"Size Small"="16"


This proves to have no effect on my device.

I proceed as this:
# I add the .reg (using CeRegistryEditor)
# I did a soft reset (holding down the power button)
# start the device, run my test app
-> the font size was still 13,17,19


Can anybody confirm that this trick is working (or not ) on my version?
Did I did something wrong?

I spend all the day of yesterday making test and looking for other solution, I'm kind of getting crazy with this. Any help will be appreciated.

Loda

I'm believe the the ability to increase the font size by way of the registry was only added to later versions of JBed. I think the first build to support it was released in October.

[Loda]

thanks for the feedback. At least, now, I can stop trying to make this work...

[xanthrax]

it works for me using registry editor . I was trying to increase the fonts size using Bolt ( experimental ) and I did it like that